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Tag Archives: Nebraskaland Magazine; Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area; muskellunge; fishing

Muskies of Merritt featured in April Nebraskaland

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LINCOLN, Neb. – Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area near Valentine has developed a reputation for its population of the highly sought muskellunge, often referred to as “the fish of a thousand casts.” A story by editor Jeff Kurrus in the April issue of Nebraskaland Magazine tells how the muskies of Merritt are defying the species’ reputation as an extremely rare catch and how regulations are being adapted to keep it that way. The April issue also features stories about the …

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